POTATO CHEESE PIE
1,4 kg potatoes , peeled and diced
2 garlic cloves , minced
90 ml butter
175 ml Parmesan cheese grated
125 ml green onions , minced
75 ml cream
2 eggs , beaten
Salt and pepper
2 ml cayenne pepper
300 ml cheddar cheese , grated
30 ml dry bread crumbs
30 ml butter
Preheat the oven to 180 C
Butter a glass dish .
Place the potatoes and garlic in a large pot .
Cover potatoes with cold water and bring to the boil , until tender .
Drain potatoes and return to pot .
Over medium heat , shaking frequently , until potatoes are dry .Remove from heat .
Add butter to saucepan and mash potatoes .
Stir in 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese , green onions , cream and eggs .
Mash until fluffy .
Season with salt and pepper and cayenne pepper .
Spoon half the potato mixture into prepared pie dish .
Top with 1 cup of cheddar cheese and press down lightly with the back of a spoon .
Place remaining potato mixture on top of cheese .
Sprinkel remaining parmesan cheese and bread crumbs on top of potato mixture .
Top with remaining cheddar cheese .
Dot with butter and bake until golden brown .
Cut into wedge and serve .
Recipe posted by Petro van Genderen
Photo: Petro van Genderen
